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IllinoisCLARIFIERIllinois Water Environment AssociationNEWSLETTERVolume 29, No. 1 - Spring 2008KEEP ON SHOVELIN’The new year for the IWEA started on the last day of the Annual Conference,and with the continued efforts of the Committee Chairs and Executive Board,we will have another very successful year. I look forward to serving asPresident this year and will build on the strengths of the leadership that has madethe organization strong.Starting out, I want to say thank you to Amanda Withers, Erick Cockerill, DanBounds, Larry Hughes, Mary Johnson, and Toby Duckett, and all other volunteersfor the work in preparing for and putting together the conference. Over three hundredregistered for the three days of presentations, vendor displays, and networkingopportunities.This will be a year of change for IWEA. Earlier this year, Dennis Priewe relinquishedthe treasurer duties to Deb Ness, and Mary Johnson is handing the secretary dutiesto Lauri Riotte, both of Fox Metro. IWEA, and the Executive Board in particular,appreciate the hard work and organizational skills that Dennis and Mary have giventhe organization.WEFTEC is in Chicago,Kendra Sveum are busyThe Local ArrangementsPerkovich is also preparhavemany opportunitiesWEFTEC.With the many volunteeropportunities available,all members have achance to get involved . . .and Greg Cargill andpreparing for WEFTEACH.commitee headed by Brianing for the event. You willto help and be a part ofMany committees are already planning conferences and events for the coming year.The Lab Committee, headed by Sharon Hawkins, is working jointly with CentralStates for a conference in June. Greg Garbs is working with WPCO for a joint operationsconference. The Young Professionals are planning a tour at the SheddAquarium; and the annual Golf Outing is planned for June 20.With the many volunteer opportunities available, all members have a chance to getinvolved in the organization. I would like to take this opportunity to ask all membersthat are on a committee to ask a new member or someone who has not beenan active member to help in some way. I became active in IWEA when Chuck Corleyasked me to help with an operations conference. That opened the door to somegreat friendships and experiences.I will conclude by saying that I am honored to serve as President of this organizationand look forward to the coming year. If you have suggestions for programs, want tovolunteer for a committee, or have questions about IWEA, please don’t hesitate toask me or a member of the Executive Board.Kathy Cooper, President IWEA

One hundred and six attendees and exhibitors participatedin the Collection Systems Seminar andExhibition held on November 8, 2007. The annualevent was again held at the Hyatt Hotel in Lisle.Participants drove from Highland Park to the north,Oswego and Ottawa to the west, and Moline and OakLawn to the south to gain additional knowledge aboutcollection system solutions.IWEA President John Lamb kicked off the program with awelcome. In addition, during the seminar program, MarkStraughn received the Golden Manhole Award from theIWEA, an award that recognizes professional contributionsto the collection system industry. Mr. Straughn isthe Manager, Water Distribution and Collection Divisionfor the City of Naperville and has worked with the City for26 years. He has also provided invaluable input as a volunteeron the Collection Facilities Committee.The Committee would like to thank our guest speakers,who shared information on the following topics:“I Know Where the Mayor Lives! Or, Dealing With theIrate Public” by Tim Goergen, Hill ‘N Ash“Get ‘Pumped Up’ – Practical Pump Station Needs” byJames Liubicich, RJN Group, Inc.Golden Manhole recipient Mark Straughn (left) iscongratulated by Committee Co-Chair Daniel Petersonof GETUM, Inc.“Can You ‘See the Light’ – LAMP System for SewerRehab and Customer Service” by Tony Conn, City ofNaperville“Things You Always Wanted to Know About ServiceLateral Lining (But Were Afraid to Ask)” by DougSeverson, Visu-Sewercontinued on page 12FROM THEUNDERGROUNDa column about the design, operation and maintenance of collection systemsBy Alan Hollenbeck, P.E., B.C.E.E., Collection Facilities Committee ChairIWEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2008-2009Kathy CooperPresidentRochelle Municipal UtilitiesP.O. Box 456Rochelle, IL 61068815/561-2065815/562-5475 Faxkcooper@rmu.netMark HalmSecond Vice-PresidentWalter E. Deuchler Associates230 Woodlawn AvenueAurora, IL 60506630/897-4651630/897-5696 Faxmhalm@deuchler.comCharles CorleyDelegate 2008Illinois EPA4302 North Main StreetRockford, IL 61103815/987-7760815/987-7005 Faxcharles.corley@illinois.govJohn LambPast-PresidentCity of St. Charles2 E. Main StreetSt. Charles, IL 60174-1984630/377-4465630/443-9582 Faxjlamb@ci-st-charles.il.usAmanda WithersPresident-ElectCrawford, Murphy & Tilly, inc.2750 W. Washington StreetSpringfield, IL 62702217/787-8050217/787-4183 Faxawithers@cmtengr.comLaurie RiotteSecretaryFox Metro Water Reclamation682 State Route 31Oswego, IL 60543630/892-4378630/892-4394 Faxl.riotte@foxmetro.dst.il.usTed DenningDelegate 2010MWRDGC111 East Erie St.Chicago, IL 60611312/751-3041312/751-5960 Faxted.denning@mwrd.orgDennis PrieweFirst Vice-PresidentRock River Water Reclamation Dist.P.O. Box 7480Rockford, IL 61126-7480815/387-7634815/387-7538 Faxdpriewe@rrwrd.dst.il.usDeb NessTreasurerFox Metro WRD682 State Route 31Oswego, IL 60543630/892-4378630/892-4394 Faxd.ness@foxmetro.dst.il.usLouis KolliasDelegate 2011MWRDGC111 E. Erie St.Chicago, IL 60611312/751-3041312/751-5960 Faxlouis.kollias@mwrd.orgRECYCLE!Illinois Water Environment Association is a Member Association of the Water Environment Federation dedicated toimproving Illinois’ surface, sub-surface and atmospheric water. The ILLINOIS CLARIFIER is a quarterly publication ofIWEA providing pertinent information by, for and about IWEA Members. The opinions contained herein are those of theauthors and not necessarily those of the IWEA or the Illinois CLARIFIER committee. Copy deadlines for the CLARIFIER arethe 15th day of January, April, July and October. Comments and inquiries should be directed to: Illinois Clarifier, HeatherWachter, Managing Editor, 3680 Charlemaine Drive, Aurora, IL, 60504, (630) 561-2752; e-mail: ILClarifier@Juno.com; website:http://iweasite.org. Printed on recycled paper. Share with a friend and prospective member, then recycle.2

DIRECTOR’S CORNERT AKING IT TO THE MAXBy Theodore Denning, Director ‘10 and Charles Corley, Director ‘08Ted Denning attended the local WEFMAX meeting inMinneapolis-St. Paul the week prior to the IllinoisAnnual Conference. WEFMAX, for those of you whoare unfamiliar with these meetings, is a series of regionalconferences held around the country roughly 6 monthsfrom the annual WEFTEC conference.The session started with a meeting for House of Delegates(HOD) members on Thursday afternoon, and the discussionscontinued on how to make the HOD relevant andmeaningful. The House is still in an organizational mode,and the input from WEF and the Board of Directors is that,in addition to minimal constitutional duties, the Delegatesare important in communicating the wants, needs anddesires of the MAs to WEF and vice-versa. In that vein,please contact Ted, Chuck or Lou (see the executive committeelist) with issues you may have concerning WEF.The main part of WEFMAX, which is directed at MA leadersbut is open to any interested member of WEF, includedpresentations on where and how WEF is heading. Therewere major presentations on Water for People and theactivities of the government affairs committee promotingdiscussions on the future of, and changes to, the CleanWater Act. An interesting statistic: by the year 2025, thetreated BOD loadings to the nation’s waterways will exceedthe total BOD loadings during 1972 due to the increasedvolume of the discharges. WEF representatives alsoemphasized their partnering with other organizations,especially AWWA and NACWA, on specific projects whichsegued into the One Voice for Water theme. WEF VicePresident Paul Freedman, Michigan and WEF House ofDelegates Speaker Tom Helgeson, Florida spoke on theissues they see facing the future of WEF and MAs, and areinteresting individuals with a great sense of humor. Amajor part of Ted’s presentation to the group raised theongoing issues of apparent lack respect/recognition ofMAs without professional staff, and recognized the needfor all volunteer MAs to maintain a higher profile withWEF. This is just a brief summary of an intense series ofpresentations from WEF and 15 MAs that were representedat the WEFMAX. Individual MA presentations (from thegreat ideas exchange) and Ted’s photos from the event canbe seen at wef.org (search for WEFMAX).The origin of Water Environment Federation as a creationof (albeit under a different name) the MembersAssociations is now in transition. WEF wants, and indeedneeds, the members of every MA to take an active part inthe work and leadership of the Federation.The term ‘Federation,’ which lent itself to a more literalinterpretation in an earlier era, is now interpreted in anentirely different sense. WEF now, through its officers andExecutives, sees itself as the lead organization to which weas individuals and we as a MA belong. Categories of membershipand status and representation have changed sincethe adoption of the new WEF Bylaws in October 2006.Nonetheless, without the members, no organizationstands alone regardless of origin or intended direction.Ted’s visit to and participation in the Spring WEFMAXpoints out the dual role we as an MA and we as individualshave in our memberships in IWEA and WEF. With responsibilitycomes status. IWEA needs your involvement. Togain status in IWEA, we as members need to participate;IWEA and WEF succeed by your taking part. Connection toIWEA and WEF is the route to gain that individual andorganizational status. Why? That’s simple. You have a talentthat both can use. IWEA and WEF have a means foryou to display that talent and gain status both professionallyand individually. And of equal import, the time to startthat quest is now. It is never too early, but with time passing,it might become too late.IWEA and WEF are the Water Pollution profession’s equivalentto “dancing with the (water pollution profession’s)stars!” Our latest very successful “dance” was the AnnualConference. Check your dance card; see the calendar inthis issue for our next dance. Make a date. You can tangowith some of Illinois’ best.This year’s Annual Conference was one of the best by anymeasure. Thanks to all who brought it to us!We were honored by the visit of Past President MohamedDahab to this year’s Annual Conference. Mohamed madehis own impact as well by greeting and talking to many inattendance. Hopefully you got your own chance for a conversationwith him, however brief. His sincere and goodnatured presence was appreciated. Thank you, Mohamed.IWEA CALENDAR: FEBRUARY - MARCH 2008Date Meeting/Activity LocationJune 17 IWEA/CSWEA Laboratory Seminar City of Crystal Lake Training CenterJune 20 Fifth Annual Golf Outing Cinder Ridge Golf Course, Willimington3

LABoratoryby Sharon Hawkins,Laboratory Committee ChairThe Laboratory Session for the Conference in Peoriastarted early in the morning, and it took a good 15minutes for the room to grow in attendance. Thesession started with Charrid Sattayatewa from the IllinoisInstitute of Technology speaking on “Bioavailability ofDissolved Organic Nitrogen in Treated Effluents.” RickGore of MWRDGC presented an energized “AnApplication of Microscopic Image Analysis Technology.”Jessie Varab, of Underwriters Laboratory kindly steppedin to present “Public Water Supply Security andEmergency Response: An Environmental LaboratoryPerspective.” Kurt Stepping’s (PDC) topic was “Small LabQuality Assurance, NELAC or Not.” – an excellent sourcefor small plant operators with laboratory testing requirements(a personal thank you to Kurt for providing his laptop,projector and technical skills for the session). ScottSiders of IEPA continued with “Preparing for a LaboratoryAssessment.” The session finished with Mike Henebry ofIEPA’s “Interpretation and Use of Qualified AnalyticalResults.” Thank you to all the speakers! Get your topicsready for Springfield 2009!The Laboratory Committee, in conjunction with CentralStates Water Environment Association, is hosting an AllDay Laboratory Seminar on June 17, 2008 in Crystal Lake.The seminar will include topics on QA & QC, ISE probes(“hands-on” session), chemical fume hoods and laboratorysafety. Check out the website for online registration.Attendance is limited to the first 50 people; the price is$35.00 and includes lunch.As you may have noticed, the Committee Chair haschanged. Who is Sharon Hawkins? I am the full-timeLabTech for the City of Rochelle. Sound familiar? Yes,IWEA President, Kathy Cooper is also from Rochelle. Andnow you know the rest of the story!SAVE THE DATESWEFTEC.08 - The Water Quality Event81st Annual Technical Exhibition and ConferenceConference: October 18-22, 2008Exhibition: October 19-22, 2008McCormick Place, Chicago, IllinoisRegister online at www.weftec.org********IWEA/ISAWWA 2nd Joint Conference & ExhibitionMarch 16-19, 2009Crown Plaza Hotel & Conference CenterSpringfield, IllinoisN EW L OOK FORIWEA WEBSITEBy Mary Johnson, Web Site ChairThe IWEA launched an updated version of itswebsite in March 2008. Check it out atwww.iweasite.org.The goal of the website update was to provide informationmost useful to members and visitors in an easy toaccess format. In <strong>keep</strong>ing with that goal, there are nowlinks to information for all upcoming IWEA events on thehomepage. Also on the homepage are sections for thelatest news and a list of quick links to items of interestsuch as job postings and volunteer opportunities. Inaddition, the homepage features tabs that link to items ofmore specific interest, such as committee information,meeting minutes, and published newsletters.By June 2008, the website will also include an improvedregistration format. The new format will allow one-stepregistration and credit card processing. It will also alloworganizations to register multiple people for an eventwith a single credit card payment.The IWEA Website Committee continues to look for waysto improve the look and functionality of the website. Ifyou have any suggestions to help us, please send an emailto info@iweasite.com.Annual IndustrialPretreatment DinnerBriefingBy Kam Law, Industrial Pretreatment Committee ChairAn Industrial Pretreatment Annual Dinner was heldon February 13 at the Vic’s Classis ItalianSteakhouse in Oakbrook Terrace. It was the secondjoint dinner with the Indsutrial Water, Waste, and SewageGroup. Despite the snowy weather, we had approximately70 attendees. Dr. Krishna Pagilla from the IllinoisInstitute of Technology presented an overview of pretreatmentprocesses such as coagulation, sedimentation,neutralization, equalization, etc., and the correspondingapplications. The presentation was well received.I would like to thank Jim Czarnik, the Vice Chair of the IPcommittee, and Ted Denning for organizing the event.Also, thanks to our guest speaker, Dr. Pagilla, for makinga special arrangement for his class so that he could joinus for the evening. And to all the attendees, thank you forthe continued support and participation. See you nextyear!4

2008 IWEA CONFERENCE H IGHLIGHTSPROGRAM AN “OVERFLOWING” SUCCESSBy Eric Cockerill, Program Committee ChairThis year’s Annual Conference program continued tobuild on recent successes. Over 55 technical sessionswere presented by members of our industry,including representatives from public agencies, manufacturers,consultants, and others. Attendance was excellentwith an average of over 40 people per session andseveral sessions that overflowed their rooms. Luckily, wehave a long term control plan to alleviate that problemand ensure added space for next year.The technical program was again anchored by the effortsof several IWEA committees including the Biosolids andLaboratory Committees, which continued their traditionof hosting full technical sessions, and two newer sessionsled by the Water Resources Committee and YoungProfessionals Committee. For the first time, the WaterResources Committee hosted a half-day WatershedSymposium on the last day of the conference that wasvery well received. The Young Professionals also hosted atechnical session on Wednesday afternoon that focusedon issues of particular interest to students and young professionals.It was certainly good to see that older professionalsalso attended that session, proving that one canalways learn new things.A special thanks goes to all those who gave presentationsat the conference. Without your time, effort, and support,the technical program would not have been the success itwas. All who are interested in the opportunity to presentat next year’s Conference are encouraged to submit anabstract for consideration. It is an excellent avenue tocollaborate with colleagues, raise awareness of issues ofimport to our industry, and communicate with an audienceof professionals directly related to your field.Next year, we will continue to improve the program. Wealready plan more committee-driven technical sessions,such as one led by the newly formed Electrical Power andProcess Control Committee. In addition, other improvementsare in the works, including making all the presentationsavailable as PDF documents on the IWEA websitefollowing the Conference. If you have any suggestions orideas for improvements, the Program Committee welcomesyour input.Look for the 2009 Call for Abstracts to be released in earlyMay of this year. The Call for Abstracts will be mailed tomembers and can be found at www.iweasite.org. Pleasenote that electronic abstract submittals will be due bySeptember 2nd, 2008.If you are interested in joining the Program Committeefor the 2008-2009 year or have suggestions for the technicalprogram, please contact me at (312) 373-6678 oreric.cockerill@cte.aecom.com.SHOVELERS WELCOME THREE NEW MEMBERSBy Gregory Brunst, pH7The Illinois Select Society of Sanitary SludgeShovelers, known as the “I5S,” inducted three newmembers into its elite ranks during the IWEAConference in March.Al Hollenbeck, President and CEO of RJN Group, KamLaw of CTE/Aecom Engineers and Mohamed Dahab,WEF Past President were all welcomed into the Shovelers’ranks. Kam turned the tables on the “old pH7” by correctingall of his ill-gotten biographical data. It seems youjust cannot find good co-conspirators anymore! Mr.Hollenbeck attempted to add to my troubles by wantingto shovel the biosolids into my outstretchedhands…NOT! Professor Dahab used his ingenuity toshorten our motto during his shoveling exercise to “I5S”from the traditional “Illinois Select Society of SanitarySludge Shovelers.” We presented him a shovel anyway.All three of these individuals were elevated to the"highest pinnacle on the sludge bed" and were eachawarded a golden shovel and a membership certificatefor their unselfish contribution of service to both theAssociation and the Federation.Greg Brunst, PH7, presents the new inductees to theIllinois Select Society of Sanitary Shovelers.5

2008-2009 ANNUAL C ONFERENCEJohn Lamb, President, presents theIWEA contribution to the team.Catherine O’Connor,MWRDGCCommissioners Patricia Horton,Frank Avila and Debra Shore,MWRDGCThe Banquet TablePresident John Lamb welcomesbanquet attendees.Mohamed Dahab presents theArthur Sidney Bedell Award toPat Schatz.Greg Garbs accepts the GeorgeW. Burke Safety Award forStreater from Mohamed Dahab.Mohamed Dahab presentsthe WEF Delegate ServiceAward to Rich Helm.Phil Brandenberg accepts theKenneth C. Merideth MemorialAward from John Lamb.Amanda Withers accepts theinaugural IWEA OutstandingYoung Professional Award fromJohn Lamb.John Lamb passes the gavel tonew President, Kathy Cooper.Larry Hughesalso entertains.View all of the photos from the 2008Conference at www.iweasite.org/events.Photos byIWEA photog,Ted Denning6

THE 2008 AWARD WINNERS ARE . . .By Pat Schatz, IWEA Awards ChairSam McNeilly was the recipient of the WEF HatfieldAward. This award is presented to operators ofwastewater treatment for outstanding performanceand professionalism. Sam is the Superintendent ofPublic Works for the City of LaSalle.Pat Schatz was the recipient of the WEF Bedell Award.This award acknowledges extraordinary personal serviceto the Member Association. Pat was recognized for heractive committee work with the IWEA.Five veteran operators were inducted into the WEFQuarter Century Operator’s Club: Ross Nelson, SamMcNeilly, Lawrence Quick, Mark Termini and JamesWinslade. The Quarter Century Operator’s Club is agroup of members who have been actively involved asfull-time participants in the water environment industryfor 25 years or more.Streator Treatment Facility was the recipient of the WEFBurke Safety Award. This award acknowledges an outstandingsafety program at a wastewater treatment facility.Greg Garbs, Streator’s facility manager, accepted theaward.Rich Helm received the WEF Delegate Service Award.Rich served as a Delegate from 2004 to 2007.Ed Kobylinski was the recipient of the IWEA BestTechnical Presentation Award for his excellent presentationat the 2007 Annual Conference: Preparing to MeetFuture Phosphorus Limits. Ed is the senior associate withBlack and Veath, Inc.Philip Brandenburg was the recipient of the IWEAMerideth Award. This award is presented to an individualfor outstanding contributions to the wastewater treatmentplant operations profession. Mr. Brandenburg isthe superintendent for the Du Quoin Water ReclamationPlant and is very active in several operators’ organizations.Committee from 2002 to 2006. In addition, she hasserved on the Annual Conference and Public Educationand Student Affairs Committees. Amanda is currently onthe Executive Committee as First Vice President.Dennis Connor received the IWEA Service Award. Mr.Connor received this award in recognition of more than20 years on the Newsletter Committee. Dennis was anintegral part of the production process of the Clarifiernewsletter as he proofread and reviewed the Clarifier articlesbefore publication.Greg Cargill was the recipient of the Golden ManholeAward. Greg has taught the math portion of theCollections Systems Operator Refresher Course for thepast several years.These awards were presented at the 2008 IWEA AnnualConference in Peoria. Congratulations to all the awardrecipients!2008 IWEA ANNUALCONFERENCE BY THE NUMBERS370 Attendees71 Exhibitors16 IWEA Awards Presented12 Technical Sessions9 WEF Awards Presented$830 raised during Science Fair Fundraiser$1000 donated to IIT Haiti Outreach ProjectIWEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE2009 AND BEYONDBy Amanda Withers, President-ElectDylan Linton was the recipient of the IWEA SylvanusJackson Scholarship. Mr. Profanik is a SIUE- ERTC studentin the Water Quality Control Operation Program.Toby Duckett received the IWEA Paul Clinebell Award.This award recognizes an IWEA individual who has andcontinues to provide significant contributions to theIllinois Water Environment Association over at least a 25year membership. Toby has been a major contributor tothe Association. He was the President in 1987-88 andtreasurer/secretary for the Association 1984-86. Toby hasserved as a WEF director 2002-2005, and he has been incharge of the exhibitors the past few years.Amanda Withers was the recipient of the first IWEAYoung Professional Award. This award recognizes ayoung professional for significant contributions to theIWEA. Amanda was recognized for many of her contributionsto the IWEA. She served as Chair of the ProgramThe IWEA Board is considering an every other orevery third year rotation of joint AnnualConferences with ISAWWA beginning in 2009. ThePeoria area worked out very well for the Conference thisyear, with record setting attendance. Therefore, we arelooking at the new Embassy Suites Hotel & ConferenceCenter in East Peoria as a possibility for 2010 and 2012. Itjust opened in January 2008 and is a gorgeous and welllaid out facility which would allow our Conference togrow even larger over the next several years. With thepossibility of wastewater operator continuing educationunits (CEU’s) in the near future and ever-increasingattendance at our Annual Conferences, a conference centerseemed like the next logical step.If you would like to give your input or have questionsabout the future of the IWEA Annual Conference, feel freeto email me at awithers@cmtengr.com.7

YOUNG PROFESSIONALSTOUR SHEDD AQUARIUMBy Brandon J. Celaya,Young Professionals Committee ChairOn April 19, the Young Professionals Committeehosted a “behind the scenes” tour of the SheddAquarium. Allen LaPointe, director of water systemsand analysis, was willing to take time out of his dayto show us some of the things that make the SheddAquarium one of the best in the country. Water treatmentis a high priority as nine out of 10 deaths at theaquarium can be contributed to problems with waterquality. Our very entertaining tour started with the facilitiesfor small creature care, followed by the Shedd’s testinglaboratories. The last part of the tour showed thewater treatment facilities. The Shedd’s treatmentprocess currently operates at a high level of reuse with agoal of 100 percent reuse in 10 years. At the conclusionof the tour, YPs were given the opportunity to visit theAquarium. After a morning on their feet, a group of YPsmet at Kroll’s South Loop for a pizza lunch. This eventhad excellent attendance, and the YP Committee wouldlike to thank those of you who took time out of yourSaturday to attend. Also, a special thanks to Purenza Wufor organizing the tour with the Shedd Aquarium.YP Shedd Tour Group at Kroll’sTHANK YOU TO OUR ANNUALCONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENTSSPONSORS:Presidential LevelCrawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.Gold LevelBaxter & Woodman, Inc.Flow – Technics, Inc.PDC Laboratories, Inc.Peterson & Matz, Inc.RJN Group, Inc.Silver LevelGasvoda & Associates, Inc.Hydroaire, Inc.WELCOME NEW MEMBERSJANUARYChristopher G. Bergmann Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen Inc.Craig MansholtDarryl Paul Carstensen, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.David MullinixDhesikan VenkatesanJohn Sheaffer, Sheaffer & Roland Inc.Karen M Bodach, Baxter & Woodman Inc.Michelle Stewart, Stewart Spreading Inc.Robert Lee Kelley, Bloomington & Normal WRDSarah F. HasanTim R. Coleman, CH2M HILLValerie Benning, In-Pipe TechnologyFEBRUARYBob Wedell, Metropolitan Industries Inc.David Cole, Mueller CompanyDale A. Wagner, Fox Metro Water Recl. DistrictFelimaur Rosero Flauta, MWRDGCFranklin D. Hayes, MWRDGCGary Adams, Village of OswegoGary HutterJoel KoenigNathan Mau, City of WaucondaRobert L. Kelley, RegenesisStephen Dennison, Engineering Enterprises Inc.Thaddeus Dzierzbicki, Engineered Earth SystemsDarrin Boyer, City of PlanoMARCHAbbas Bhikhapurawala, MWRDGCAdam Decker, City of Robinson WWTPAsbury Greg, MactecBipinbhai Patel, MWRDGCBrent Perz, Baxter & Woodman, Inc.Brian Quick, City of NapervilleCarolyn BrownCharles Linkenheld, Green Turtle America LTDChristina Castle, MWRDGCDaniel Wilson, Montelo LTDDavid Today, City of NapervilleElaine Kaufmann, PDC LaboratoriesGeeta Rijal, MWRDGCGhanshyam Patel, MWRDGCHolly Hirchert, Illinois EPAJanet Clutters, PDC LaboratoriesJeff Smith, Aero-Mod, Inc.Joe Koronkowski, Illinois EPAJohn Hummel, Benton & Associates, Inc.Joseph Kratzer, MWRDGCJosh Kathrinus, American Bottoms WWTFKamlesh Patel, MWRDGCKeith Smith, MWRDGCKen Ward, Ruekert/MielkeLaura C. Drumm, Robinson Engineering Ltd.Leslie Todd IvieMichael Thorstenson, Greeley & HansenMovva Reddy, MPR Engineering Corp, Inc.Nancy R. Sisson, Illinois EPANathan Davis, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.Paul Shadrake, CTEPinakin Desai, MWRDGCRichard Gore, MWRDGCRobert Wooldridge, Thermal Process SystemsSaeed Patel, MWRDGCSanjay Patel, MWRDGCSean M. Myers, MWRDGCSonia O'Dell, Fox Metro WRDStephen Mccracken, The Conservation FoundationSteven Arahood, Maurer-Stutz, Inc.Steven F. LinhardtSubhash Patel, MWRDGCTimothy Grimm, Rempe-Sharpe & Assoc.Zon Stephens, City of Robinson WWTP8

from the SHED . . . promoting the understanding ofnonpoint source issues, including storm water and watershed managementBy Dan Bounds, Watershed Management Committee ChairThe Watershed Management Committee hosted itsWatershed Management Symposium at the IWEAAnnual Conference on Thursday, March 20, 2008.Approximately 40 people attended to discuss timelywatershed management topics, including funding, regulations,and new available tools and resources. Lunchwas served as Dan Bounds kicked off the symposium withan overview of Illinois’ organized watershed groups andcurrent water quality challenges. More than 90 organizedwatershed groups and ecosystem partnerships exist inIllinois, with some common goals but unique characteristicsand challenges.Christine Urban, USEPA Region 5, provided an extensiveoverview of available watershed management tools,resources, and funding opportunities at the federal level.Christine gave an overview of database tools such as theMidwest Spatial Decision Support System, formed todevelop, promote, and disseminate web-based watershedmanagement decision support systems for use inMidwestern watersheds. She also introduced watershedplan builder tools available from USEPA, and severalother available watershed management tools. She presentedissues related to watershed based NPDES permittingand gave successful examples. Christine provided ahandout of an extensive amount of information andresources available from USEPA, and announcedAssessment and Watershed Protection Program Grantsthat are available for 2008.Amy Walkenbach, Manager of the Nonpoint Source Unitfor IEPA Bureau of Water, presented watershed managementprograms and perspectives at the state level. Shepresented progress with TMDLs in Illinois and anoverview of the Clean Lakes Program, the Lake EducationAssistance Program, and Section 319 Program funding.Amy gave insights into IEPA perspectives on watershedbased permitting and pollutant trading programs.Melissa Smith, Outreach Coordinator for Partners forConservation, Illinois Department of Natural Resources(IDNR), presented resources available from INDR. Shegave an overview of the Partners for ConservationProgram and funding assistance available, as well asinformation and requirements of several other IDNRsponsored programs with available watershed managementfunding, including the Conservation ReserveEnhancement Program, the Landowner IncentiveProgram, the Conservation Stewardship Program, theIllinois Wildlife Action Plan, and the Illinois Habitat Fund.Melissa provided several handouts with informationabout these programs.Two of Illinois’ most organizedand well developed watershedgroups provided an overview of theirformation and current watershedmanagement activities. The DuPageRiver Salt Creek Workgroup (DRSCW) was represented byStephen McCracken of The Conservation Foundation.Stephen explained how the workgroup was formed andhow its municipality, public agency, and consultingmembership work together to achieve workgroup goals in360 square miles of watershed, including watershedmodel development, special studies into dissolved oxygen,chloride and other impairments, and habitat evaluations.The workgroup is working to build technical andstakeholder support for dam modification projects toimprove in stream dissolved oxygen and ecological conditions.Funding is provided by dues paid by membershipsthat are used as matching funds for IEPA grants andmember in-kind services.The Fox River Study Group (FRSG) was represented byPaul Anderson of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Paulprovided an overview of FRSG formation and currentefforts in over 2,600 square miles of watershed. The studygroup’s municipal, special district, and agency contributorsare assisted by numerous in-kind contributors workingtogether to develop watershed models to study nutrient,dissolved oxygen, and other impairments.Attendees gained insights into the advantages of smallerwatershed groups with respect to more focused studiesand logistics for meetings, etc., as well as advantages oflarger watershed groups with respect to broad stakeholderinput and leveraging funding. More information onthe activities of these watershed groups is available atwww.drscw.org and www.foxriverstudygroup.org.The symposium wrapped up with open forum questionsand discussions with regulatory representatives andwatershed group leadership. Attendees heard about farmore tools and programs than they thought existed toassist with watershed management, achieving the symposium’sgoals. Please contact Dan Bounds at the numberor email address below for more information aboutthe symposium and the information discussed.If you are interested in watershed management topicsand would like to join IWEA’s Watershed ManagementCommittee, please contact Watershed ManagementCommittee Chair Dan Bounds at BoundsDG@cdm.comor (312) 346-5000.9

SJWP CANDIDATE WORKS HARD FOR HER FUTURE AND FOR A CUREBy Larry Ziemba, Public Education and Student Affairs CommitteeDaria Zelasko, a student atthe University of Illinois,Urbana-ChampaignCampus, has received numerousawards from IWEA, beginningwhen she was a student at MotherTheodore Guerin High School inRiver Grove. Her awards includeour Senior Division Clean WaterAward Grand Prize and IllinoisStockholm Junior Water Prize,each, three times (2003 – 2005).Furthermore, in 2006, she wonour Technical Presentation Award acknowledging themost outstanding paper presented at our AnnualConference.In 2003, Daria was the first recipient of the IllinoisStockholm Junior Water Prize. As our 2005 Illinois SJWPwinner, she was selected as one of three finalists at theNational SJWP competition when her research projectwas chosen as one of the top three from the 46 state SJWPwinners at the National Competition. Her research project,done as a high school student, studied indigenousbacterial remediation, culminating a three year study ofthe use of naturally occurring microbes to degrade ortransform water contaminants into nontoxic forms.“This is a cause near and dear to my heart afterbeing diagnosed with thyroid cancer duringmy freshman year in college.”Daria is a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus studying Bioengineering, majoringin Biomaterials with a minor in Chemistry. Daria is currentlyworking under the guidance of Professor Danao ofthe Department of Agricultural and BiologicalEngineering, whose interests are biological applicationsof biosensor technology, optical sensing, ultrasound,enzyme stabilization, and biocatalysis. Daria has beenconducting biosensing research for Professor Danao thatseeks to reconstitute bioactive cellulose and corn zeinmembranes from ionic liquids. The stability and dissolutionproperties of ionic liquids identify them as prime,environmentally friendly solvents for biosensing applicationsin place of traditional volatile organic media.After graduation, Daria intends to continue her studies ingraduate school with a focus on nanomedicine and drugdelivery systems. Nanomedicine is the medical applicationof nanotechnology. Nanotechnology broadly refersto a field of applied science and technology whose unifyingtheme is the control of matter on the atomic and molecularscale, normally one to 100 nanometers; and thefabrication of devices with critical dimensions that liewithin that size range. It covers areas such as nanoparticledrug delivery and possible future applications of molecularnanotechnology and nanovaccinology (for additionalinformation on these technologies, search Googleor Wikipedia). Of particular interest to the water environmentprofessional is that current problems withnanomedicine involve understanding the issues relatedto toxicity and the environmental impact of nanoscalematerials.Daria has been actively involved with the Society ofWomen Engineers (SWE) since her freshman year and hasserved on a variety of committees and several electedpositions. The SWE strives to establish engineering as adesirable career choice for women, and does so throughvarious outreach, diversity, recruitment, and professionaldevelopment events and initiatives. Daria states that “ithas been a fantastic support system and I have been honoredto serve as Web-Based Information Director andSecretary over the years. I also look forward to my recentlyelected role as Internal Vice President.”Also, she is currently active on SWE's Community ServiceCommittee, helping to organize the American CancerSociety's Relay for Life at the University of Illinois. Dariasays that “this is a cause near and dear to my heart afterbeing diagnosed with thyroid cancer during my freshmanyear in college.” On the very day of Relay for Life 2006, shewas diagnosed with thyroid cancer and, fortunately, aftersurgery and radiation, she is now a two-year survivor. Asa result of her experiences and the people that she hasmet during them, she became increasingly involved withColleges Against Cancer (CAC). This past year, Dariaserved as a Survivorship Co-Chair, and she indicates that“I am very excited for my upcoming role as CAC VicePresident!”If you are interested in helping Daria and the IllinoisSWE in their efforts at the American Cancer Society'sRelay for Life at the University of Illinois, online donationscan be made at her team's website page athttp://main.acsevents.org/goto/SWE08.10

Annual ConferenceDennis PrieweRock River Water ReclamationP.O. Box 7480Rockford, IL 61126-7480815/387-7634815/387-7538 Faxdpriewe@rrwrd.dst.il.usAwardsPatricia SchatzKankakee Municipal Utility850 N. Hobbie Ave.Kankakee, IL 60901815/933-0487815/933-8762 Faxpeschatz@citykankakee-il.govBiosolidsThomas GranatoMWRDGCR & D Laboratory6001 W. Pershing RdCicero, IL 60804-4112708/588-4059708/780-6706 Faxthomas.granato@mwrd.orgCollection FacilitiesAl HollenbeckRJN Group200 W. Front St.Wheaton. IL 60187630/682-4700630/682-4754 Faxahollenbeck@rjn.comThird Quarter Financial ReportBy Debra Ness, TreasurerThe Third quarter of the fiscal year is already here . . .Wow! I cannot believe that I am closing in on myfirst year as IWEA Treasurer.During the third quarter, I have kept busy. This is a timewhen IWEA conducts a large portion of its educationalprograms. The Government Affairs Committee, alongwith Central States Water Environment Association, puton a very successful conference this past January. Thelocation was new, and attendance to the conferenceincreased quite a bit from 2007. The change proved to befavorable for this annual meeting. The IndustrialPretreatment Committee partnered with the IndustrialWater, Waste and Sewage Group again to host its annualdinner meeting. The meeting was once again well attended.The Annual Conference in Peoria was a great success.Preliminary figures show that IWEA netted just over$41,000. This will help IWEA to fund the remaining programsthroughout the year. Once again, the golf puttingcontest fundraiser was held. A total of $830.00 wascollected. These funds will go to support the Clean WaterAwards for the Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences. Adetailed report on the Annual Conference income andexpenses will be provided to the Executive Board at itsnext meeting.The Annual Report to the Illinois Secretary of State underthe General Not for Profit Corporation Act was filed duringthe third quarter of the fiscal year. This report wasfiled in March and provided notice of the election of newofficers.Electrical Power, Energy AndControlsDavid TuckerCDM125 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 600Chicago, IL 60606312/346-5000tuckerdd@cdm.comGovernmental AffairsJay PatelIllinois EPA9511 W. Harrison St.3 rd Floor - Bureau of WaterDes Plaines, IL 60016847/294-4036847/294-4058 Faxjay.patel@illinois.govIndustrial TreatmentKam LawCTE/AECOM303 E. Wacker Dr., Ste. 600Chicago, IL 60601312/373-6791312/373-6868 Faxkam.law@cte.aecom.comLaboratorySharon HawkinsRochelle UtilitiesRochelle, IL 61068815/561-2067815/562-5475 Faxshawkins@rmu.netLocal ArrangementsLarry N. HughesMaurer Stutz, Inc.7615 N. Harker DrivePeoria, IL 61615309/693-7615309/693-7616 Faxlnhughes@maurerstutzinc.comMarketingLinda Smith-VargoCrawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.600 N. Commons Drive, St. 107Aurora, IL 60504630/820-1022630/820-0350 Faxlsmithvargo@cmtengr.comMembershipFredrick WuMWRDGC111 E. Erie St.Chicago, IL 60611312/751-4025312/751-4028 Faxfrederick.wu@mwrdgc.dst.il.usNewsletterCharles CorleyIllinois EPA4302 N. Main St.Rockford, IL 61103815/987-7760815/987-7005 Faxcharles.corley@illinois.govAn audit of the financial records of the association wasdone by an independent third party. The results from theaudit showed the records to be in good shape. Somesuggestions were made to improve the books for auditpurposes and consistency of accounts from year to year.These suggestions will be incorporated into the books.During the third quarter, IWEA had an income of$66,334.47 and expenses of $19,130.77. The net gain forthe quarter is $47,203.70.Financial Statement at the end of the third quarter is:Bank AccountsCommunity Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,500.53Science Fair Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,195.33Asset Accounts12 Month Reserve CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,413.5124 Month Reserve CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,405.74Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,505.11ILLINOIS WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION 2008-2009 COMMITTEE CHAIRSNominatingOpenPlant OperationsGreg Garbs1601 Sharon Rd.Streator, IL 61364815/672-2653815/257-2653 (Cell)815/672-4505 Faxstrtrwwtp@verizon.netProgramEric CockerillCTE /AECOM303 E. Wacker Dr., Ste. 600Chicago, IL 60601312/373-6678eric.cockerill@cte.aecom.comPublic Education & StudentAffairsNorm Rose835 S. Wilmette Ave.Westmont, IL 60559630/960-2786nrose835@sbcglobal.netSafetyMark TerminiVillage of Addison711 N. Addison Rd.Addison, IL 60101630/279-2140630/279-0654 FaxMTermini@addison-il.orgStudent ChaptersLou StorinoMWRDGCEngineering Dept.111 E. Erie St.Chicago, IL 60611312/751-3167louis.storino@mwrd.orgWatershed ManagementDan BoundsCDM125 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 600Chicago, IL 60606312/346-5000boundsdg@cdm.comWebsiteMary JohnsonRock River Water ReclamationP.O. Box 7480Rockford, IL 61126-7480815/387-7523815/387-7526 Faxmjohnson@rrwrd.dst.il.usYoung ProfessionalsBrandon CelayaCDM125 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 600Chicago, IL 60606312/346-5000312/346-5228 Faxcelayabj@cdm.com11

STUDENT CHAPTER COMMITTEEBy Lou Storino, Student Chapter Committee ChairWEF’s Student Membership program has beenoperational for over 25 years and has over 1,000participants. The program was created for thosestudents who are regularly enrolled in colleges, universities,or other technical programs and spend at least onehalfof their time on academic course work or equivalent.Over the years, WEF has expanded and improved uponthe services offered to its Student Members in an effort toenhance and facilitate both their current studies and theirtransition into the working environment. Benefits andadvantages to students include:• Resources to establish themselves in the water qualityfield• Information through the WEF periodicals and seminars• Meeting and interacting with professionals in the industry• Recognition in competition, scholarships, leadership• Mentoring and employment guidance• Low membership costs• Free registration to WEFTEC ®Illinois currently has three Student Chapters: IllinoisInstitute of Technology (IIT), Northwestern Universityand University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U of I).We have made initial contact with the University ofIllinois at Chicago and hope to have a student chapterstarted there by the end of this year. Concurrently, we willbe working on laying the groundwork to establish astudent chapter at Bradley University.Students at the U of I Chapter entered the student designcompetition at WEFTEC07 in San Diego. This year,students from IIT will participate in the student designcompetition at WEFTEC08 in Chicago.IWEA members are encouraged to support the StudentChapter at their alma maters. If you are interested in participating on the Student Chapter Committee, pleasecontact Lou Storino at louis.storino@mwrd.org.FROM THE UNDERGROUNDcontinued from page 2The seminar program included half hour presentationsfollowed by New Product demonstrations. A luncheonwas then served while attendees mingled with exhibitors,and a raffle was held for a number of great prizes. Wewould like to thank the 15 exhibitors, many of whom contributedmultiple raffle items. Special thanks also go toDan and Elisa Peterson of GETUM, Inc. for coordinatingthe exhibits and to Mary Johnson of Rock River WaterReclamation District for her assistance throughout theplanning of the event.Exhibitors included:· EJ Equipment, Inc.· ELAN Technologies· Flow-Technics, Inc.· FulLife Safety Center· Gasvoda & Associates· GETUM, Inc.· Insituform· JM Process Systems· Marathon Materials, Inc.· The Nelson Agency· RJN Group, Inc.· Sauereisen· Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.· Trenchless Innovation· Visu-SewerThe Collection Facilities Committee will soon be planningthe 2008 seminar. We hope to see even more attendeesand exhibitors there this November!Anyone interested in joining the Collection FacilitiesCommittee should contact Al Hollenbeck at(630) 682-4700.Deadline Next Issue Illinois Clarifier: July 15, 2008Illinois Water Environment AssociationIWEAP. O. Box 337West Chicago, IL 60186-0337Address Service RequestedNON-PROFITU.S. POSTAGEPAIDI.W.E.A.